St. Louis Area Hotel Association

Welcome to the St. Louis Area Hotel Association

The Voice of Hospitality

Known as the “Voice of Hospitality” since its establishment in 1938, the St. Louis Area Hotel Association (SLAHA) is dedicated to fostering networking between member hotel properties (full and limited service) in the Greater St. Louis Area and the allied companies that provide services and products to support those hotels and their guests.

SLAHA helps facilitate communication, education and legislative action for all members. Members enjoy the opportunity to be closely involved with fellow hospitality leaders, creating a bond that can impact the industry through “one collective voice.”

SLAHA retains collaborative memberships with the American Hotel and Lodging Association Missouri Hotel and Lodging Association. Through those memberships, SLAHA has access to the governmental services each organization offers.

SLAHA Membership provides a conduit of communications between members and other related associations, educational programs, networking opportunities and monitoring of legislative activities. The Association is also committed to the education of the hospitality industry’s current and future employees. By providing mentoring opportunities and scholarships at area universities, SLAHA can help to improve the skills and training for existing and potential industry employees.

SLAHA’s Management Team consists of a Board of Directors and Executive Committee working closely with an Executive Director.

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SLAHA is Currently Accepting Scholarship Applications Apply Today!

SLAHA is committed to the education of the hospitality industries current and future employees. By providing mentoring opportunities and scholarships at area universities, SLAHA continues to help improve the skills and training for future employees of the hospitality industry. The Association awards scholarships to students (including, but not limited to, current hotel employees, allied members and tourism partners) interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.

SLAHA has partnered with area schools to provide scholarships to students studying within the hospitality field. Currently, the association is providing up to ten $2,500.00 scholarships.

Requirements:

Enrolled as a freshman or sophomore at a two year institution
Enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a four-year institution
Have a minimum of a 2.25 overall grade point average
Applies to undergraduate students only
Be a United States citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 9 hours) for the next academic year (both semesters)
for which the scholarship is given in order to receive the full amount of the scholarship.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00P.M. on April 30, 2025.

Scholarships are awarded on June 30, 2025.

2025 application - apply today!

Find a Place to Stay

Your adventure awaits! Browse our St. Louis Area Hotel Association (SLAHA) Directory to plan your next adventure and find the perfect place to stay. Enjoy your stay in St. Louis!

sLAHA MEMBER HOTELS

Featured Event

35th Anniversary
SLAHA
Golf Tournament

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
Whitmoor Country Club
One Whitmoor Drive
Weldon Springs, MO 63304
Registration: 10:30am, Lunch: 11:00am, Shotgun: 12:00pm
Awards Ceremony/Dinner Program: Immediately following play.

The SLAHA Golf Tournament is the largest hospitality golf tournament in the St. Louis area. The day begins with lunch, followed by a day of golf. After the tournament, guests will be served a hearty dinner such that only Whitmoor Country Club can provide. During dinner, a projection auction will open and an oral auction will take place. We strive to create an unforgettable evening filled with spectacular prizes.